Lawyer Salary in Oregon (2026)
$66.45 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,094/year ($7,841/month) for a single filer
Lawyer pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,610 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $99,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $138,210 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $195,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $263,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,150 Lawyer jobs in Oregon (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Lawyer salary of $138,210 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $94,094 — an effective tax rate of 31.9%.
| Gross (median) | $138,210 |
| Federal income tax | −$21,904 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$10,573 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$11,638 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,094 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,841 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Lawyer make in Oregon?
- The median Lawyer salary in Oregon is $138,210 per year ($66.45 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $99,450 and $195,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $138,210, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $94,094 per year ($7,841 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.9%.
- How many Lawyer jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 7,150 Lawyer jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.